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A Towing Device which Controls the Steering.

24th February 1925
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Page 24, 24th February 1925 — A Towing Device which Controls the Steering.
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FFECTUALLY to surmount the difficulties attendant on towing disabled vehicles, and at the same time save labour, the one-man towing pole bas been patented by the National Standard Co., Niles, Mich., U.S.A. The one-man towing pole can be attached to any axle, either of the I-beam or tubular type, and can steer the towed vehicle without a person being at the wheel. It is easily and quickly attached, the guiding arrangement being firmly fastened to the axle of the towed car and steering cross-tube without interfering with the splash apron.

The bar and clamp of the steering attachment can be adjusted either in front MO or just at the rear of the axle clamp, depending on the splash apron conditions. The hinged joints of the guiding attachment are so arranged that corners can be turned without difficulty or danger.

A heavy coil spring is inserted in the pole to absorb the shock of starting and stopping and that caused by running over rough roads. There is a universal attachment at the other end of the pole for fastening to the towing car, and this is also designed to fit any axle.

By using the one-man towing pole it is not necessary to send two men to bring in a car with engine trouble or broken transmission. With it as part of the equipment of a wrecking lorry the service of a man at the 'wheel of the broken-down vehicle can be entirely dispensed with, thus saving personnel.

The Standard towing pole is 6 ft. 8 ins, in length, has a diameter of 11. ins., whilst its total weight is 45 Its price to the trade is $25 (approx. £5 2s.) ex works.

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